Rotten Pumpkin: A Rotten Tale in 15 Voices

by David M. Schwartz

Hardcover, 2013

Status

Available

Call number

577.16

Collection

Publication

Creston Books (2013), 32 pages

Description

The amazing transformation of Jack from grinning pumpkin to mold-mottled wreckage to hopeful green shoot tells the story of decomposition. Features a teacher guide.

User reviews

LibraryThing member melodyreads
Nicely done science book.
LibraryThing member Kaethe
THIS IS NOT A BOOK FOR THE EASILY SQUICKED



I just wanted to get that out there and clear. The prose is serviceable. This book is all about how a jack o' lantern is reduced to compost, through the assistance of mice, squirrels, slugs, bugs, molds, and fungi. The photos are awesome if you enjoy seeing
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a mold up close. It makes me want to document the decay of our carved pumpkins, day by day.



Perfect for those who enjoy the science of grossness.



Library copy.
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Awards

Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Nonfiction — 2016)

Original language

English

Physical description

32 p.; 10 x 0.25 inches

ISBN

1939547032 / 9781939547033
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